Architecture Tourism: How Key West Florida Became a Premier Destination for Architecture-Lovers
From Victorian mini-mansions with ornate gingerbread trim to one-story wooden “shotgun homes,” Key West, Florida is home to some of the most varied and well-preserved architecture in the United States. A recent trip down south found us soaking up the sun, and taking...
Pros and Cons of Salt Water Pools
Dive In! We’ve entered the wonderful warm seasons and it’s time to head outside! Thinking about finally installing or updating your backyard pool? Consider the pros and cons of a salt water pool (Spoiler alert: We think the pros outweigh the cons!) Salt Water Pools...
Go Green for Earth Day: How to Make Your Home Sustainable & Energy-Efficient
Happy Earth Day, Everyone! In honor of Earth Day this weekend, we thought we’d take this opportunity to answer some of our frequently asked questions about what it means to go green, why we do it, and how you can make your home more sustainable today. Our design...
25 Dining Room Decorating Ideas With Photos to Fill You With Design Envy
Dining room need a refresh for Spring? Browse the gallery below for inspiring dining room design ideas for your next home improvement project! Dining Rooms Full of Natural Light Indoor-outdoor spaces, flooded with natural light, epitomize ‘California Cool.’ Dining...
Bathroom Safety: A Checklist for Designing Safer Bathrooms
Safety is a top priority in any home improvement project, particularly in multi-use spaces that are frequently exposed to humidity and changing temperatures, like bathrooms. Whether you’re designing for children, an aging parent, or anything in between, here are some...
Complete Spring Cleaning Checklist
Spring is Here: It’s time for New Beginnings Here’s what to prioritize when you begin your Spring Cleaning and the Four phases of Spring Cleaning we’ll go over in our Spring Cleaning guide. Read on: Take Inventory and Get Organized Care for Your Textiles and Hard...
Here are the Coolest Things Happening Right Now in Design Technology Around the World
As designers and builders, we’re always curious about the groundbreaking advancements taking place in our industry and those adjacent to design-build all around the world. From increasing efficiency to making our lives more sustainable, here are some of the exciting...
10 Design Details in the Modern Coastal Farmhouse
Last year we had the pleasure on working on a trendy modern farmhouse right here in Los Angeles. The modern farmhouse trend persists throughout the country and takes on various forms and spin-off styles like this home we recently completed. Partnering with incredible...
10 Things Top Design Bloggers Swear By
This past weekend we had the pleasure of attending the Design Bloggers Conference in Beverly Hills and hosting the closing night gala with Lori Dennis Inc. and Monogram Appliances. In the process we met some other incredible design blogging professionals and exchanged...
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